Each of us have our own little vices and guilty pleasures. For me, one of them is saying," I told you so " Today is an I told You So day. Jesus said, those who believe in me shall not die but have everlasting life. He had many followers and of course his disciples. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb on Easter morning only to find it empty. Had it been my tomb there would have been a note saying, " I told You So. " But Jesus left no such note. Mary ran to find Simon Peter and others to tell them of the empty tomb. She, at first, thought someone had taken the body. That is a human response and one that makes perfect sense. Later Angels came to Mary and helped her understand the significance of this event. Mary came to not only believe, but to know. The truth is, Jesus is Risen ! And that is what Easter is to me, the affirmation of belief, Now I know ! The words and teaching of Jesus are the truth, just as he said.
As Christians we often speak of belief and believing. As human beings we want to know. We often require more than our belief can provide. That is a human fault but a fault given us by our God. We can choose to believe or not. Our God has also provided the proof of his existence. Our God has provided a way for us to know. Easter, with the resurrection of his son, is one example of his power. It is an " I told you so " moment. Many people saw Jesus after that day. Thomas, who still doubted, received his proof as well. When Jesus stood before him Thomas called him my Lord. Thomas did not touch the wounds as he said would be necessary to believe, but rather the sight of Jesus standing there was enough. He came to know.
This is the lesson of Easter. Knowledge stems from belief. First I must believe in the resurrection , then I can know. Mary Magdalene had doubts at first, believing someone had stolen the body. Later she came to know the truth. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth and the light. No man cometh before the Father but through me. And does not that path include the empty tomb ? I would say absolutely. There are times when our hearts are empty, just as the tomb was. Do not be fooled into thinking that Jesus is not there. You must know that he is still within your heart. When the tomb, or your heart looks empty, go and search for your lord, he is risen. Be secure in that knowledge. After all, HE told you so.
As Christians we often speak of belief and believing. As human beings we want to know. We often require more than our belief can provide. That is a human fault but a fault given us by our God. We can choose to believe or not. Our God has also provided the proof of his existence. Our God has provided a way for us to know. Easter, with the resurrection of his son, is one example of his power. It is an " I told you so " moment. Many people saw Jesus after that day. Thomas, who still doubted, received his proof as well. When Jesus stood before him Thomas called him my Lord. Thomas did not touch the wounds as he said would be necessary to believe, but rather the sight of Jesus standing there was enough. He came to know.
This is the lesson of Easter. Knowledge stems from belief. First I must believe in the resurrection , then I can know. Mary Magdalene had doubts at first, believing someone had stolen the body. Later she came to know the truth. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth and the light. No man cometh before the Father but through me. And does not that path include the empty tomb ? I would say absolutely. There are times when our hearts are empty, just as the tomb was. Do not be fooled into thinking that Jesus is not there. You must know that he is still within your heart. When the tomb, or your heart looks empty, go and search for your lord, he is risen. Be secure in that knowledge. After all, HE told you so.
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